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PSP
Sony's first handheld, the original PSP-1000 with a 4.3-inch widescreen LCD and games on UMD discs, for collectors and anyone comparing it with the PS Vita or Nintendo DS.
- Type
- Handheld
- Output
- –
- Memory
- 36 MB
- Storage
- –
- Weight
- 280 g
Specifications
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- Type
- Handheld
- CPU
- Sony PSP CPU, up to 333 MHz
- GPU
- Sony custom graphics core
- Memory
- 36 MB
- Disc drive
- Yes
- CPU
- PSP CPU, operating frequency 1 to 333 MHz (Sony)
- Memory detail
- 32 MB main memory plus 4 MB embedded DRAM (Sony)
- Storage detail
- Read-only UMD drive; no built-in storage
- Storage expansion
- Memory Stick Duo slot
Display and video
- Built-in screen
- 4.3″ LCD, 480 × 272
- Built-in screen
- 4.3-inch (16:9) full-transparent TFT LCD, about 16.77 million colours; 480 × 272 (Sony)
- Audio
- Stereo speakers; headset connector
Design and power
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 6 hours
- Weight
- 280 g
- Battery life detail
- 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery pack, user-replaceable; about 3–6 hours of games and 3–5 hours of video playback (US manual; the Japanese manual says 4–6 hours for both); charges in about 2 hours 20 minutes
- Power use
- Approx. 6 W maximum (when charging)
Connections
- Ports
- DC IN 5 V, Hi-speed USB (Mini-B), headset connector, IR port, DC OUT, Memory Stick Duo slot
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)
- Controller
- Built-in D-pad, analogue stick, four face buttons and two shoulder buttons
Pros and cons
Pros
- 4.3-inch 16:9 screen, 480 × 272
- Plays UMD games and films, plus music, video and photos from Memory Stick Duo
- Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) for online and local wireless play
Cons
- 3 to 6 hours of battery life in games
- One analogue nub and no touch screen
- No built-in storage; saves need a Memory Stick Duo
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Output | Memory | Storage | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld | – | – | – | 80 g | Nov 2005 | |
| Handheld | – | – | – | 218 g | Mar 2006 | |
| Handheld | – | – | 256 MB | 214 g | Nov 2008 |
Newer model: PlayStation Vita.
Sources
- sonyinteractive.com/uploads/sites/5/2023/02/041027a.pdf
- archive.org/details/manualsbase-id-543588
- archive.org/details/japanese-manual-69645
- web.archive.org/web/2012/http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/data/bizdataeu_e.html
Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation official history photograph
- Original PSP1000 with dense round lower-left speaker grille, USB top and open UMD rear door, held while inserting a UMD disc; supplied grey background and hands retained: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation official history photograph
- PSP1000 left control and wireless-indicator close-up: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation official history photograph